51Functions and powers of Authority

51 Functions and powers of Authority

(1) The Authority has the following functions—

(a) to administer the scheme for granting licences under this Act and related matters;

(b) to promote, monitor and enforce compliance with this Act and the regulations;

(c) to investigate compliance with this Act and the regulations;

(d) to maintain the Register;

(e) to develop and publish Codes of Practice in relation to this Act;

(f) to provide advice and to report to the Minister on a Code of Practice or any other matter referred to the Authority by the Minister (within the time specified by the Minister);

(g) to engage in, promote and coordinate the sharing of information with other government agencies and bodies, including agencies and bodies of the government of the Commonwealth or another State or a Territory, to achieve the objects of this Act;

(h) to conduct, procure and support research into the labour hire industry;

(i) to disseminate information about the duties, rights and obligations of persons under this Act and the regulations;

(j) to establish advisory committees to provide advice or information to the Authority regarding the performance of its functions;

S. 51(1)(ja) inserted by No. 57/2025 s. 21.

(ja) to approve forms for the purposes of sections 17(1A) and 28(2)(c);

(k) any other function conferred on the Authority by this or any other Act.

(2) The Authority has all the powers that are necessary or convenient to perform its functions under this or any other Act.

S. 52 amended by No. 57/2025 s. 22.